India-Bangladesh Cricket: 5 Controversies That Crossed All Lines

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News18•05-01-2026, 10:48
India-Bangladesh Cricket: 5 Controversies That Crossed All Lines
- •2016 Asia Cup: A Bangladeshi fan circulated an insulting photoshopped image of MS Dhoni with his severed head, sparking widespread anger in India.
- •2020 U19 World Cup Final: Bangladeshi players engaged in a post-match altercation with the Indian team during their victory celebration, leading to pushing and shoving.
- •2015 ODI: MS Dhoni and Mustafizur Rahman collided during a match in Mirpur, as Mustafizur repeatedly obstructed Dhoni's running between wickets.
- •2020 T20 World Cup: Mushfiqur Rahim prematurely celebrated a boundary, only for Bangladesh to lose. He later taunted India after their semi-final loss, drawing heavy criticism.
- •Nidahas Trophy Final: Bangladeshi players performed the 'Nagin Dance' after beating Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan fans reciprocated by doing the dance to celebrate India's win over Bangladesh in the final.
Why It Matters: India-Bangladesh cricket rivalry is marked by intense on-field clashes and off-field controversies.
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